Production Courses

886-34500 Operations Management NLA

An introduction to the operations function in business for managing the resources (including people, facilities, inventories, processes, and systems) that create value (in the form of a product or a service) for an organization. The qualitative and quantitative aspects of managing a supply chain will be covered through topics such as product/process design, quality management, inventory control, and scheduling. Students will use computer technology and library resources to analyze issues, often in teams. Prerequisites: 313-10700, 313-10800, or 313-11100; 313-14400, 313-24300, or 313-24400; 880-22600; junior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)